Billy Joel

The city of Asbury Park may lay claim to Bruce Springsteen, but Billy Joel arguably belongs to the entire city of New York. During his heyday in the 70’s and 80’s, Joel effortlessly distilled the Big Apple’s distinct musical elements of Broadway grandiosity, intimate piano bar ballads, Tin Pan Alley ditties, and 50’s rockabilly into his own brand of pop rock anthems. Yet what ultimately endeared Billy Joel to the hearts of New Yorkers of all ages is his unflagging status as the city’s working class hero. Despite the fact that Billy Joel has sold over 150... Read More

Real Name:

William Martin "Billy" Joel

City Of Origin:

Hicksville,
New York

Genre:

Rock

Birthdate:

05/09/1949

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